"Scrubs" (2001) TV series 2001-????

Creator:

Bill Lawrence

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

2 October 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D" Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.

Plot Keywords:

Hospital | Death Of Family Member | Friendship Between Girls | One Word Title | Metrosexual

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 19 wins & 64 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 23	3:30 PM	COMEDY	My Chopped Liver	#5.17
Mon. Nov. 23	4:00 PM	COMEDY	My New Suit	#5.18

Cast

Zach Braff	...	Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian / ... (172 episodes, 2001-2009)
Donald Faison	...	Dr. Christopher Turk / ... (172 episodes, 2001-2009)
John C. McGinley	...	Dr. Perry Cox (172 episodes, 2001-2009)
Sarah Chalke	...	Dr. Elliot Reid (171 episodes, 2001-2009)
Neil Flynn	...	The Janitor / ... (170 episodes, 2001-2009)
Ken Jenkins	...	Dr. Bob Kelso (169 episodes, 2001-2009)
Judy Reyes	...	Nurse Carla Espinosa (169 episodes, 2001-2009)
Robert Maschio	...	Dr. Todd Quinlan (119 episodes, 2001-2009)
Sam Lloyd	...	Ted Buckland (94 episodes, 2001-2009)
Aloma Wright	...	Nurse Laverne Roberts / ... (92 episodes, 2001-2009)
Christa Miller	...	Jordan Sullivan (88 episodes, 2001-2009)

Also Known As:

Scrubs (USA) (alternative spelling)
[scrubs] (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

24 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | German | Spanish | American Sign Language

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Germany:12 (some episodes) | Germany:6 (some episodes) | Germany:o.Al. (some episodes) | UK:12 (most episodes) | Ireland:12 (some episodes) | Ireland:15 (most episodes) | Ireland:PG (some episodes) | UK:PG (some episodes) | USA:TV-14 | Singapore:PG (season 3) (season 4) (season 5) (season 7) | Singapore:NC-16 (season 1) (season 2) (season 6) | Netherlands:6 | South Korea:15 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Finland:K-7 | Australia:M (some episodes)

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Doozer

Trivia:

As an experiment, the Season 5 finale "My Transition" (#5.24) was finished and aired in High Definition. "Scrubs" (2001) is the first network show to complete an on-line edit in Final Cut Pro SD, and with this episode becomes the first network show to on-line in HD in Final Cut Pro. However the show continues to be produced in Standard Definition. According to the producer, Randall Winston: "After a lot of teasing, yes, the HD was an experiment, for everyone really. We will not be doing any more HD - there is a cost that no one is interested in covering and there is debate, not among us here at the show, about how the quality stands up. I don't think that we can get the look that the show is designed around [by using] tape."

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: The x-ray with the show's title shown in the beginning is turned the wrong way: the heart should be seen on the right hand side. This was an intentional mistake put in by creator Bill Lawrence to represent the core idea of the show: young doctors in over their heads. Bill Lawrence reminds viewers that this goof was completely intentional in interviews, DVD commentaries, and virtually any other available opportunity.

Quotes:

Dr. Cox: I don't have any answers for any of you - now please leave me alone.
Gloria: But my boyfriend is bi-curious and wants me to pick his lovers for him!
Dr. Cox: Okay, I do have an answer for that... Eww...?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Big Bang Theory: The Grasshopper Experiment (#1.8)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

Superman

Not actually a sitcom...

Let me start off by saying that I adore this show. Really, I'm absolutely enthralled by it. Here's the thing, it's not really a sitcom. If you're a fan of straight zannyness and a brand new plot with each episode, this isn't really the show for you.

Sitcom, or situation comedy, is comedy of the moment. It is to say that nothing that has happened previously in the series is the reason for what's happening now. Scrubs, on the other hand, involves a rather strong continuing plot line and character arcs that encompass a season. The characters change and grow over time.

For me, since, as I said, I am devoted to the show, this is fantastic. I watch it every week and I get a bit more of the story to file away in my head thing. However, if you're just tuning in for the first time, you might not like the show quite so much. All I can say is, give it time. Let it grow on you a bit before you cast judgment. Because really, the show is good. But tuning in for one episode won't really tell you that.